Ekta Patel, MD
NPI 1720281405 · Hospitalist Physician · Laurinburg, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ekta Patel, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Laurinburg, NC (NPI 1720281405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720281405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007-01912 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
280 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 129 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 123 | $161 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 28 | $198 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$198 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-08
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2021-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ekta Patel's NPI number?
- Ekta Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720281405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ekta Patel's specialty?
- Ekta Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ekta Patel located?
- Ekta Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Lauchwood Dr, Laurinburg, NC 28352-5501.
- What is Ekta Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ekta Patel is (910) 291-6904.
- Does Ekta Patel accept Medicare?
- Ekta Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ekta Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Ekta Patel's NPI (1720281405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.